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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.38, 2,008.80 and 365.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.38, 2,008.80 and 365.55 is: 548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.38 : 2,008.80 = 365.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.38/2,008.80 = 365.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.38x = 2,008.80 × 365.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.38x = 734,316.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,316.84/1,339.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.25

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